The Safe and Sound Youth Council at Carmen High School of Science and Technology recently completed a mural project, transforming a blighted nuisance property into a message of hope for the neighborhood.
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Two years after his death Dontre Hamilton’s family calls for better policing
Members of Dontre Hamilton’s family say they have forgiven the police officer who shot and killed him in 2014 in Red Arrow Park.
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NYU sociologist, community leaders grapple with city’s violence
New York University Professor Patrick Sharkey told an audience of local leaders that police should focus on trouble spots when needed, but spend the bulk of their time building trust and relationships in the community.
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Arrests down, disparities remain in enforcing local marijuana laws, report finds
African-Americans and individuals living in poor areas of the city are more likely to be arrested for possessing marijuana, according to a new Public Policy Forum report.
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Gun violence survivor, teens speak out at Neighborhood House summit
Attendees at a recent summit on gun violence said a community response is the prescription for ending Milwaukee’s violence.
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City’s participation in violence reduction program doesn’t address root causes, community leaders say
Community leaders cautioned that participating in the U.S. Department of Justice Violence Reduction Network will not be effective without also addressing issues such as rampant poverty and segregation.
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Former gangbanger now does street outreach for Clarke Square initiative
Jose Vasquez, 33, who survived being shot six times, is now working with the Clarke Square Neighborhoods Initiative to help improve the quality of life for residents of the South Side neighborhood.
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DOJ listens to stories of police abuse from Milwaukee youth
Teens and young adults of all races shared their stories of police misconduct at a listening session with U.S. Department of Justice representatives.
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Task force leads community response to trafficking
The Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee educates people about the problem plaguing the community and searches for solutions.
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A crime hidden in plain sight: human trafficking in Milwaukee
The commercial sex trade industry works like any other market, with supply and demand. Experts say that a stronger emphasis on deterring people from purchasing sex in Milwaukee would address a root cause of the problem.